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Bison meat vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bison meat and Turkey sausage?

  • Bison meat has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Turkey sausage.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 86% higher.
  • Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +219.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +262%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.692mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
Contains more FatsFats +647.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +442.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1840.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bison meat Turkey sausage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 143kcal 235kcal Turkey sausage
Protein 28.44g 15.42g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 18.09g Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Carbs 0g 1.56g Turkey sausage
Cholesterol 82mg 160mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0IU 17IU Turkey sausage
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Bison meat
Calcium 8mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 361mg 229mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 1.07mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 3.68mg 2.98mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 155mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 639mg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.19mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 35.5µg 0µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.054mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.165mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 3.692mg Bison meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.208mg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 0.79µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg Turkey sausage
Folate 8µg 4µg Bison meat
Choline 114.8mg 33.9mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 3.839g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 5.158g Turkey sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 1.171mg 0.686mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.802mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.229mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.453mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.447mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.612mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.819mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.481mg Bison meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Bison meat
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.929g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.